Judge Pauses Paramount–Skydance–WBD Merger as States Seek Antitrust Injunction
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A California district judge issued a 14-day restraining order blocking the Paramount–Skydance–WBD merger as states pursue a preliminary injunction over antitrust concerns; a hearing is set for Aug. 3, with the pause creating deal uncertainty and potentially costing Paramount hundreds of millions in ticking fees if closing is delayed, while regulators abroad continue to review the deal.
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